CATCALL

catcall

(noun) a cry expressing disapproval

catcall

(verb) utter catcalls at

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Noun

catcall (plural catcalls)

A shout or whistle expressing dislike, especially from a crowd or audience; a jeer, a boo.

A shout, whistle, or comment of a sexual nature, usually made toward a passing woman.

(historical) A whistle blown by a theatre-goer to express disapproval.

Verb

catcall (third-person singular simple present catcalls, present participle catcalling, simple past and past participle catcalled)

To make such an exclamation.

Etymology 2

Noun

catcall (plural catcalls)

(programming) In the Eiffel programming language, a run-time error caused by use of the wrong data type.

Source: Wiktionary


Cat"call`, n.

Definition: A sound like the cry of a cat, such as is made in playhouses to express dissatisfaction with a play; also, a small shrill instrument for making such a noise. Upon the rising of the curtain. I was very much surprised with the great consort of catcalls which was exhibited. Addison.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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